Celebrate the dawn of 2026 at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens with an exceptional concert featuring South Africa’s legendary Mango Groove as they mark 40 years of music magic, alongside the electrifying international act, Alexander Broussard & Band presenting The Billy Joel Experience.
In this phenomenal moment for South African music, the band will bring their celebratory run full circle, taking the Kirstenbosch stage for the second time since their 40th anniversary show at Kirstenbosch in January. With a genre-bending blend of marabi, kwela and pop, from “Special Star” to “Dance Some More”, “Moments Away” and more, their sound has been the joyous soundtrack to South African life for four decades.
Reflecting on this, lead vocalist Claire Johnston said: “We can’t wait! We kicked 2025 off with our 40th Anniversary Concert at Kirstenbosch so it seemed fitting that we see in 2026 at the same, gorgeous venue; there really is nowhere else we would rather be! We promise to bring a huge party, something different and an all-in blast!”
Joining the celebration is Alexander Broussard & The Billy Joel Experience, a world-class tribute from the Netherlands that channels the energy, emotion and piano mastery of Billy Joel’s most iconic songs. From “Piano Man” to “Uptown Girl” and more, audiences can expect a singalong spectacle that’s equal parts showmanship and heart.
The annual New Year’s Eve concert is a cherished fixture on Cape Town’s cultural calendar, drawing thousands for a safe, open-air celebration of music and community.
๏ฎ It will be staged on Wednesday 31 December; the gate opens at 19:00, the concert begins at 20:30 and ends just after midnight. Tickets cost R540 and can be bought via Webtickets or from the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden ticket office.
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